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Travis Hunter isn’t the only Colorado athlete playing both ways this preseason

Colorado is prepping another athlete to play both sides of the ball

Travis Hunter is no longer the only member of Colorado football’s gray practice jersey club. On Thursday, CU trainer Lauren Askevold posted an Instagram video of spring game standout Isaiah Hardge sporting a gray jersey, signaling that the redshirt freshman is taking fall camp reps on offense and defense.

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound athlete has been working as a wide receiver, running back and cornerback, and he now has the jersey to match his capabilities.

Hardge came to the Buffs as a three-star wide receiver prospect during the 2023 recruiting cycle out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During his true freshman season, Hardge was listed as a defensive back and played in three games, primarily on special teams.

Because of roster attrition and injuries, Hardge was forced into duty as a running back during CU’s spring game in April, earning the starting nod and rushing for 65 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown run. That audition on offense was perhaps enough for Hardge to convince coaches that he can play both ways.

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Buffs add three-star WR from Florida

The Buffs landed a huge commitment on Wednesday with Isaiah Hardge

The decision to hire Phil McGeoghan as the new wide receivers coach is really paying off for the Colorado Buffaloes football program.

The Buffs watched a ton of wide receivers depart via the transfer portal, but head coach Karl Dorrell has seen quite a few head to Boulder to play for McGeoghan and the Buffs.

McGeoghan wasted no time adding talent and brought in Baylor transfer R.J. Sneed II. But, there is now another high-profile addition. On Wednesday, three-star WR Isaiah Hardge committed to CU’s recruiting class of 2023.

Hardge is playing high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas and confirmed the decision on his Twitter page.

He had plenty of other offers including ones from Florida, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Pitt, Penn State, Texas A&M and Syracuse. But, he chose the Buffs, and suddenly the future in Boulder looks very talented.

Colorado continues to load up on the 2023 class, and the addition of Hardge is another huge commitment for Dorrell, McGeoghan and company.

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